# Junior Miner Announces Grab Samples Including 617g/t Gold \(V.MTU\) Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/junior-miner-announces-grab-samples-including-617g-t-gold-v-mtu--fa20b6c4-c857-4c83-9003-00514a60c5d9 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/MTU/news/30183197/junior-miner-announces-grab-samples-including-617g-t-gold-v-mtu Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2010-04-21T21:50:06.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Manitou Gold Inc. - Ticker: MTU - Exchange: TSX - Region: Northwestern Ontario - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-08-25 23:26:56 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Manitou Gold Inc. reported high-grade gold grab samples from its Sherridon Property in Northwestern Ontario, with grades reaching up to 617 g/t Au. The sampling program covered a two-kilometre-long trend and included 243 samples. Reasoning: Extremely high-grade gold grab samples \(up to 617 g/t\) across a significant trend indicate high potential, though surface sampling carries high geological uncertainty. - Positive factor: High-grade grab samples - Positive factor: Discovery of visible gold showings - Positive factor: Large number of samples \(243\) across a 2km trend - Negative factor: Grab samples lack structural/depth context - Negative factor: No drill intercepts reported Facts used in scoring: 4 ## Classification and evidence **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: The release does not mention laboratory certification, QA/QC protocols, or a Qualified Person sign-off. Evidence · text > Assay sample results ranged from trace to a high of 617.0 grams per ton gold \(g/t Au\) ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (4) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/junior-miner-announces-grab-samples-including-617g-t-gold-v-mtu--fa20b6c4-c857-4c83-9003-00514a60c5d9#fact-drill-facts-0) Sherridon Property · gold #### Identity - Project: Sherridon Property - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: MTU #### Geometry - Grade: 617 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2010-04-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 617 g/t Au is an exceptional bonanza grade for surface grab samples. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · text > high of 617.0 grams per ton gold \(g/t Au\) #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 617 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade. Evidence · text > high of 617.0 grams per ton gold \(g/t Au\) ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/junior-miner-announces-grab-samples-including-617g-t-gold-v-mtu--fa20b6c4-c857-4c83-9003-00514a60c5d9#fact-drill-facts-1) Sherridon Property · gold #### Identity - Project: Sherridon Property - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: MTU #### Geometry - Grade: 184.5 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2010-04-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 184.5 g/t Au is a very strong grade for surface sampling. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · text > included 184.5 g/t Au #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 184.5 g/t Au is well above typical thresholds. Evidence · text > included 184.5 g/t Au ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/junior-miner-announces-grab-samples-including-617g-t-gold-v-mtu--fa20b6c4-c857-4c83-9003-00514a60c5d9#fact-drill-facts-2) Sherridon Property · gold #### Identity - Project: Sherridon Property - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: MTU #### Geometry - Grade: 176.5 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2010-04-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 176.5 g/t Au is a very strong grade for surface sampling. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · text > 176.5 g/t Au #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 176.5 g/t Au is well above typical thresholds. Evidence · text > 176.5 g/t Au ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/junior-miner-announces-grab-samples-including-617g-t-gold-v-mtu--fa20b6c4-c857-4c83-9003-00514a60c5d9#fact-drill-facts-3) Sherridon Property · gold #### Identity - Project: Sherridon Property - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Northwestern Ontario - Ticker: MTU #### Geometry - Grade: 123 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2010-04-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 123.0 g/t Au is a strong grade for surface sampling. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · text > and 123.0 g/t Au #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 123.0 g/t Au is a high grade. Evidence · text > and 123.0 g/t Au ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.